NR 515 - Natural Resources Policy and Biodiversity

This course addresses natural resources policy formulation from historical and current perspectives. It addresses traditional land use issues (forestry, range, wildlife, land, water, and air) from individual perspectives and using the holistic concepts of biodiversity which seek integrated planning and management. Students read about significant laws, court decisions, and policy; follow bills and report about the legislative process; and evaluate modern projects with a biodiversity goal.

Instructors

Delwin Benson

Dr. Delwin Benson is Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist in the Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University since 1975. He has extensive experience concerning wildlife management in Canada, South Africa, Australia, South America and Europe.

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